GRAMMAR DETAIL
ばかりか
Adds a fact that goes beyond the expected range rather than stopping with the preceding fact.
Examples
この薬は熱を下げるばかりか、痛みも和らげる。
This medicine not only reduces fever but also relieves pain.
Words used
この方法は時間を節約するばかりか、費用も減らす。
This method not only saves time but also reduces costs.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
ばかりかadds a further fact beyond the first, often paired withもin the following clause. - Basic usage:
この薬は熱を下げるばかりか、痛みも和らげる。adds pain relief to the medicine's fever-reducing effect.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing restrictive bakari
読むばかりだdescribes doing little or nothing but reading, whereas読めるばかりか書くこともできるadds writing ability to reading ability. The connection betweenかandもmarks the addition.